_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

Federal agents arrested 30-year-old Brian Cole on Dec. 4 for allegedly planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters before the Jan. 6 riot.

Cole, described as quiet and antisocial, was identified after agents re-analyzed old evidence collected under Biden’s DOJ — no new tips led to the arrest.

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Carlo O11 months ago

I remember when the DC Sniper Attacks were happening... and I remember how authorities often intentionally provided the media/public misleading information so that they could apprehend the individuals. I think at one point, they told the public they were looking for a van, instead of the caprice they were searching for... At any rate, I don't understand why the public feels as if they are entitled to knowing every aspect of "an ongoing investigation" as it is called. Sometimes not releasing the full details is an effort to continue tracking other involved parties in the mix.

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Jim Harmon11 months ago

I totally agree, Carlo!

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Glenn Meyer11 months ago

Unsure. We seem to have good people at the top, but I suspect the deep state is still embedded in the FBI and DOJ.

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Bob Tasker11 months ago

Agreed. The deep state in the FBI - maybe. For sure in the DOJ due to the ultra liberal anti-American law professors. Bob Tasker

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A. Pieta11 months ago

Cole was a supporter of BLM. Anything he is saying today that appears to be a conservative viewpoint is a lie. Now he is caught he wants to to help his liberal friends.

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Donna Pearman11 months ago

I agree with. He is not a Trump supporter. Anyone that has pipe bombs is not good and it it doesnt matter if he is Republican or Democrat i the end-He should be i jail

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david kerkhoff11 months ago

the uncertainty should be the Biden DOJ didn't get this investigation done.

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Fred Rogers11 months ago

Trust but verify!

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Than Johnson11 months ago

I’m sorry but my trust in the legal system has somewhat waned given that even if this anarchist is found guilty, he may be freed by Presidential Pardon in another administration. Than

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James G.11 months ago

I trust the investigation, but not the arrest or conviction. KNOWN bad actors, caught red-handed are still in congress!!!!! Not a single criminal in the gov't has been arrested, charged and sentenced....even with EVIDANCE! I guess James and Comey will just continue to roam our streets? Didn't Mandami LIE on his college application, thus rendering his "citizenship" illegal? And yet he was elected Mayor!?!?! WTF yo? At this point I trust only one thing besides God...A Walther PPK 32 ACP.

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Fred Scott11 months ago

I am still wary of most in government agencies and leaders, but I stay optimistic that we have many honorable people. And they will continue to do the right thing for our country and the people's welfare and future!

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Don G11 months ago

Actually unsure. There was no transparency in the democrats reign. Many of the same personnel are still there who did not do their job. Many are still there who subverted their oath.

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Jorge Rios11 months ago

Not sure. I am very skeptical with all government officials and agencies. There is a lot of talk, but very little action, none of the major players or leaders have yet been put in cuffs and taken into custody and charges filled and executed.

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RICHARD FURMAN11 months ago

Hurrah for this. Agency following up and coming to an arrest and closing it up RDF

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Lauren Sauvageot 11 months ago

I trust very little know a days

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Jennifer Vaughn11 months ago

Wouldn't it be stupid if the FBI outlined exactly how they found this guy? Especially if they are building a case against him with the evidence they have. That'd be like laying all their cards out on the table for the defense to build their case too. And if the FBI describes how they were able to find him to the news, doesn't that just make it easier for other criminals to learn how to hide their evidence trail better and get away with crimes more?

It's weird to be in this era when people think everything needs to be public at all times.

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Jim Harmon11 months ago

Yes, I trust the FBI's investigation. As the interview with Sam Tanenhaus pointed out, Cole obtained bomb material well before Jan 6th, and if he stated his motive was that the 2020 election was stolen, why did he place bombs at the headquarters of both parties? It looks like he just wanted to create chaos for the government. Having said that, the FBI leadership should watch for deep state involvement.

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Donna Pearman11 months ago

He wants to bring chaos-He is dangerous and I don't care about his motive-for or against Donald Trump-I don't believe he is a Trump supporter-He just wants to cause destruction and the MAGA was a convenient cover

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Doug Ebbecke11 months ago

In an ongoing case and a trial presumably in the future full disclosure isn’t normally done even by local authorities. Appears to be following standard protocol.

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M Harrell11 months ago

On the other hand, Cole should be thankful that the pipe bomb didn’t exploded. That would be a lot on his mind if that did!

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Donna Pearman11 months ago

thank God it didn't

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Jim Powers11 months ago

I have no reason not to trust, at this point. It would be nice to see the evidence, but they can't show their hand until trial since it would taint a jury pool.

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SGT USMC11 months ago

I agree with so many others that the deep states influence and back door deals may have screwed the investigation. But let’s take that a step further. Did they just create a scapegoat. I’m sure Patel is leading the best investigation he can, but the deep state has hidden the facts for so long. Do we honestly know what the truth is anymore????

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M Harrell11 months ago

Yes and Cole confessed that he did believed that the election was stolen from Donald Trump. Yet he is on the conservative side. That still doesn’t make sense. Scratching my head! DUH!

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Donna Pearman11 months ago

He is lying-He gets more symphony if he is a Trump supporter